Nevada Experiment Integration Manager - Active Security Clearance Required

LLNL•Las Vegas, NV

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an opening for a Nevada Experiment Integration Manager to support sub-critical experiments and other programmatic testing efforts at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). You will work with the Nevada test director to be responsible for overseeing the execution of experiments and leading the fielding and execution teams. Experimental activities are conducted throughout the NNSS and include extensive testing and operations at the U1a Complex and the Device Assembly Facility (DAF). This role requires a strong partnership with other National Laboratories and the NNSS Management and Operations (M&O) organization. You will also interface with the Nevada Field Office (NFO) and be expected to represent LLNL programmatic interests at NNSS. Programmatically, you will report to the Subcritical Experiment Program Group Leader within the Weapon Physics and Design Program. Administratively this position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate. DTED supports the Weapon Physics and Design (WPD) Program within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate. This position is based in Nevada. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

Requirements

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire and participation in the Human Reliability Program.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Significant knowledge of nuclear facility operations and safety basis documentation.
Significant experience effectively leading multidisciplinary nuclear operations teams that consist of a diverse skillsets.
Significant experience utilizing project planning, scheduling, professional service estimates, and adherence to completion dates.
Experience working on National Security projects related to nuclear weapons and flexibility to work in different technical areas.
Expert verbal and written communication and facilitation skills to collaborate and lead effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information and advise senior management and/or external sponsors.
Ability to travel up to 50% time between Las Vegas, NV and Livermore, CA, or other DOE complex sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Extensive knowledge of operating procedures and facility safety bases at NNSS.
Familiarity with high explosive and fissile material hazards.
Significant experience with or knowledge of Conduct of Operations, Work Control Processes at NNSS Nevada, Training and Qualification, Issues Management, Readiness, and Laboratory Safety Management Programs.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical guidance to a large team of engineers, scientists, and technicians to ensure efficient operations and successful execution of current and future experiments.
Develop integrated execution plans for highly complex dynamic experiments, detailing work scope, defining schedule, and negotiating shared resources across numerous organizations, including piloting change, developing new ideas and innovative methods, and modifying various approaches.
Participate in design and operations reviews to inform experiment plans and configurations, provide input on facility and operations interfaces, and ensure the experiment team is ready and authorized to conduct work safely.
Facilitate planning efforts with WPD integrated experiment teams and verify experiment requirements and engineering specifications are met in support of programmatic objectives.
Monitor defined schedules by tracking project progress and providing regular updates to programmatic leadership regarding milestones, plans, and moderately complex to complex resourcing/technical problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
Interface regularly with the NFO and NNSS M&O to prioritize, coordinate and authorize work activities across multiple laboratory agencies, functional work groups and facility teams, while ensuring rigorous coordination and synchronization across organizations.
Interface with NNSS operations and facility management to ensure compliance with safety and security programs and procedures.
Ensure successful implementation of requirements for Conduct of Operations, Work Control, Training and Qualification, Issues Management, Readiness, and all applicable laboratory Safety Management Programs.
Complete the training qualification as a Test Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.